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Sam Brannen Obituary
Early in his career, he achieved the rank of captain in the Judge Advocate General Corps of the United States Army Reserve. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Rotary Club of Statesboro and was a past president of the Forest Heights Country Club and of the Bulloch County Bar Association. Mr. Brannen was a devoted and loving father and was an avid outdoorsman.
Survivors include his wife, Suzanne Askew Brannen of Statesboro; one daughter, Susan Brannen Lindley of Columbus; three sons, Sam L. Brannen Jr. of Decatur, W. Scott Brannen of Statesboro and Kent Brannen of Statesboro; four grandchildren, William Alexander Fuller, Jackson Brannen Fuller, Walter Scott Brannen Jr. and Amanda Marie Lindley.
A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Statesboro First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Cason officiating.
The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service on the third floor of the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, Ga. 30459.
Please visit our online memorial at www.hodgesmoore.com to sign the guestbook and share your thoughts and fond memories with the Brannen family.
Hodges-Moore Funeral Home of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements.
Statesboro Herald, January 9, 2011
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Del Presley
January 20, 2011
Sam Brannen was a man of talent and ability who used these gifts to assist his community and state. He had a cool head and a warm heart. Much of the progress in our community happened, because of his leadership and care. Suzanne, their children and grandchildren should know that many citizens do share their sorrow and lament his untimely passing.
Teresa Gordon-Caldwell
January 11, 2011
Mr Brannen you will certainly be missed. Your encourging words long ago was much of driving force to who I have become. You were like family to my "MOM". And, to the family may God be with you and give patience necessary to honor his final wishes. He loved you all and so do I. Mr Brannen, RIP. "Tessa"
Jeffrey Neville
January 11, 2011
I am very saddened about Sam's passing. Please know that you all are all held in thought and prayer.
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Dr Gary and Linda Loveless
January 11, 2011
May God bless you and give you comfort in His love. We will miss Sam's big smile and wave.
Gary and Linda Loveless
Nancy Spivey
January 11, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alicia Carnes
January 10, 2011
He will be missed by many people, I am one of them. My prayers are with you all.
Leslie Taylor Shuman
January 10, 2011
Susan and Family, So sorry to hear about your daddy. I have fond memories of going over to play at your house when we were kids. My prayers are with all of you.
Tom Martin
January 10, 2011
Marcia and I were sorry to hear about Sammy's passing. I have many fond memories of our years at SHS and graduating together in '59.
Robert/Roger Daniell
January 10, 2011
Dear Suzanne and Family....I was saddened to read about Sammy's passing. We're sorry...but had no idea he was sick. When we were children, Roger and I enjoyed many fun-filled, care-free days on Mr. Sam's cow farm with Sammy. Mr. Sam, Kat, and Sammy were family to us. We'll miss Sammy. God bless you all.
Jason NeSmith Holly Shuman
January 10, 2011
May God bless your family during this time of loss. Mr. Brannen was a great man/lawyer and always so positive about any situation. He will be greatly missed.
January 10, 2011
Being very new to the area and about a year ago began working for the City of Statesboro my path crossed with Mr. Sam several times. One of the things I remember was being in his office several months ago and noticing the pictures of Williamsburg, Virginia in his office conference room. That made me feel so at home being a native of Virginia. He will be missed.
January 10, 2011
I was reared in claxton, ga but I live in Jacksonville, Fla , I traveled to
Statesboro, Ga on Sept 15th ,2008 and met Mr. Brannen , A God fearing man and one who patiently listened to me. He grew to be like A Father,
A Counciler, and a Friend. When I Heard he was sick , I send him a
Fruit Basket to say " Thanks". I will miss him. My Sympathy I Send to
his wife and family. God Bless ! Mrs. Martha Jackson & Family
Ashley Tyson
January 9, 2011
Very sorry to hear about Sam. We went to SHS together and he was my fraternity Big Brother at Emory. I know he will be missed.
January 9, 2011
Suzanne, We were really sorry to hear about Sam and we pray that God's comforting Arms will be around you in the coming days. JoAnne(Anderson) and Wyman Hunt (Jacksonville, Fl)
Jimmy and Sharon Kingery
January 9, 2011
Mr. Brannen was a very kind and intellegent attorney who always had time to talk with me and answer any questions we may have had. He was more than our attorney, he was a great friend who we will sadly miss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brannen family during this difficult time.
Susan Newton Conner
January 9, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Mr Sam, he was a good peron and will miss seeing him. May God bless you.
Stan York
January 9, 2011
Kathy and I send our prayers and deepest sympathy to family members. Sam and I worked together and were friends for many years. I respected him greatly. We will miss him. Stan York
freda johnson
January 9, 2011
so sorry for your loss i am away but my heart is there with you this man has always been such a gentleman since i have known him Statesboro is really going to miss this leader
stan York
January 9, 2011
Kathy joins me in sending our deepest sympathies to you. Sam was a friend and colleague of mine for many years. I respected him greatly. We will miss him. Stan York
Mr.& Mrs. John F. Williams III
January 9, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss.
James Oates Sr.
January 9, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marilyn Jones-Leon
January 9, 2011
Farewell to a Good Friend! and Good Lawyer.
Hugh and Kay Deal
January 9, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about Sam. I went to school with him, played football with him, and he was an usher in our wedding. He was always the consumate Southern gentlemen, never too busy to talk to you and was always a good listner. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Mary Culp
January 8, 2011
My heart was truely saddened when I heard of the passing of Sam. He was not only my lawyer but a real friend. He always offered Barney and I legal advise not only from his knowledge of the law, but so very often from his heart. I will miss him greatly, but I know that our loss is Heaven's Gain!
Craig Wheeler
January 8, 2011
Sam Brannen was a great boss and wonderful friend to me and my Family. He was respected, admired and loved. Craig, Mary and Caroline Wheeler
January 8, 2011
We send our love and prayers to you, Suzanne, and to the family. Tom and Karen Healey
Robert Persse
January 8, 2011
Sam was the epitome of the kind, positive, warm Southern lawyer. I liked him a lot and am deeply saddened by his passing. I imagine he is discussing important cases now in Heaven with Hugo Black and John Marshall. I hope one day he will make room for me. Knowing him, he would.
Robert L. Persse.
Billy Scearce
January 8, 2011
My sympathy to the Brannen Family. I was a high school classmate of Sammy and we shared many fun times while in school. We also played on the SHS Blue Devils football teams together. I and others will miss him
Frank nash
January 8, 2011
We are very sorry to here about the loss...
Karen McNair
January 8, 2011
Scott, Walter and Brannen family
You are all in my prayers.
Randall Mock
January 8, 2011
Fairwell to a Good Friend!
January 8, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family
Jean Holloway Zunkel
Santa Fe, New Mexico
January 8, 2011
Difficult to acknowledge the passing of another schoolmate. Will miss Sammy.
Carroll Clements
Martha Lindsay
January 8, 2011
I am sadden to hear about the loss of your love one. Sam was respected and an asset to the community. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow and loss. Respectfully, Martha Haimovitz Lindsay
Ben Brinson
January 8, 2011
Sam has been my friend for many years. He was a very good attorney in the nature of Atticus Finch of To Kill a Mockingbird. Ben Brinson
Sue Malone
January 8, 2011
Suzanne and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Trust in the Lord to give you strength and peace.
RONNIE BARRON
January 8, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Joanna Lee
January 8, 2011
Words can not express the deep sorrow i feel for the Brannen family at this time. I have always had a great respect for Mr. Sam.He was a wonderful man and a wonderful grandfather. Sincerely, Joanna Lee...Jesup Ga.
Bobby Colson
January 8, 2011
A true friend in every since of the word, always with a word of encouragement in the good times as well as the bad . We know that GOD has a special place for you, my friend .
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